Carey

Director/Teacher

As a proud mom of four kids who all attended Rancho, I've learned a lot about the importance of parent education and having a strong support system for both me and my children.

In my time as a Rancho parent, I spent four years as Vice-President on the board and "worked" weekly (sometimes even twice a week with multiple kids enrolled at the same time). After my kids started elementary school, I returned to Rancho as a teacher for several years. At that time, I helped create a new program for older students, which was the precursor to our TK program. I briefly left to lead the TK program at another co-op preschool before returning to Rancho as the director.

I have a B.A. in English and have completed extensive coursework in early childhood education. I hold qualifications for both a Master Teacher and Site Supervisor Child Development permit. I've also completed specialized training in trauma-informed parenting and teaching. Every year, I stay up-to-date on the latest research and best practices in early childhood education through books, articles, workshops, podcasts, and conferences.

I feel fortunate to be able to use my education, classroom experience, and years as a parent at Rancho to support the current community, students and parents alike. I love spending my days playing, shaping young minds, and supporting parents.

Sarah

Teacher

My family and I moved to Los Angeles in November 2019 for my husband’s career. I was extremely excited when I found out Rancho would be opening in time for my then 3 year old to attend, starting in 2021. Rancho was my first choice for preschool for my daughter, because I could be so heavily involved. Having been a stay at home mom since my daughter was born, I was very nervous to send her to school during pandemic times. Rancho was one of the best decisions I have ever made for my daughter and family. Not only did she receive the play-based and empowering education I wanted her to get, but I was able to meet families and develop relationships with so many wonderful people over the two years my daughter attended this school!

Having already possessed a Bachelor’s of Science in Sociology, I decided to go back to school in 2023 to obtain the credentials necessary to teach early childhood education and in September 2023, I joined Rancho again, but this time as a teacher’s aide to help support the new and returning families. This year, I look forward to returning again as a teacher and putting my knowledge of Early Childhood Education to work!